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Nhlanganiso Mkhonta serves as Business Editor at the Times of Eswatini. He reports on business, economics, finance, investment, entrepreneurship and public policy, producing insightful coverage and analysis of the issues driving Eswatini’s economy and the wider African business environment.

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CBE, Rwanda Central Bank seal strategic cooperation deal

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of Rwanda to strengthen monetary...

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FNB launches retirees savings at 7.25% interest

EZULWINI – FNB Eswatini has unveiled a specialised retirees savings account designed to convert lump-sum payouts into predictable monthly income. This is a...

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JSE fines KOBWA E500K

MBABANE - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) publicly censured and fined the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) E500 000 for failing to timely...

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IMF trims Eswatini growth outlook amid rising risks

MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Eswatini’s economic growth outlook, with projections for both 2026 and 2027 revised downward in...

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Local brands rally behind ‘Made in Eswatini’ fair

MBABANE – The Made in Eswatini initiative, spearheaded by A Peculiar People, continues to gain momentum, as leading local corporates and emerging enterprises...

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ENPF honours compliant employers, securing workers’ futures

MANZINI – The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) has recognised a group of leading local employers for their consistent compliance with statutory obligations.The...

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March trade surplus shrinks despite SACU export growth

MBABANE – Eswatini’s trade surplus narrowed in March 2026, as imports rose and exports slightly declined, highlighting mounting external pressures despite strong regional...

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Masilela warns shifting trade demands urgent customs reform

MBABANE – SACU Executive Secretary Dumisani Masilela has warned that the rapidly evolving global trade environment is forcing customs authorities to rethink their...

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Falling inflation reflects weak demand, global shocks – economist

MBABANE – A rapid decline in Eswatini’s inflation rate is raising concern among economists. They warn that the trend may reflect weakening demand...

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MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...